Elliott Chapel, located in New London, has been in business for over 60 years. The Elliott family owned the funeral home until 1994, when Brian K. (Chip) and Dana Readinger and Steve and Debbie Lewis purchased it. In October of 2007 Steve and...

Our service to families reaches as far back as 1932, when Jack Barr worked for his aunt and uncle at the former Clements Funeral Home in Fort Madison. In 1958, Jack and Lila Barr (now both deceased), together with their son and daughter-in-law,...

Facts about the city

Sperry is an unincorporated community in central Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads north of the city of Burlington, the county seat of Des Moines County. Its elevation is 751 feet (229 m). Although Sperry is unincorporated, it has a post office with the ZIP code of 52650, which opened on 5 February 1870.The community is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.Sperry had its start in the year 1869 when John M. Sperry settled there and opened a post office.

Sperry Obituaries

It was written by Casper Star Tribune on July 22nd, 2012 that Gordon Emil Joseph Gerst perished in Casper, Wyoming. Gerst was 82 years old and was born in Sperry, IA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gordon Emil Joseph's life.

It was disclosed by Daily Republic on June 5th, 2012 that Paul James Orr died in Salem, South Dakota. Orr was 90 years old and was born in Sperry, IA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Paul James's life.

History

Sperry is an unincorporated area community in central Des Moines County, Iowa Moines County, Iowa, United States.

The community is part of the Burlington, IA–Illinois Burlington micropolitan area Statistical Area. It lies along local roads north of the city of Burlington, Iowa the county seat of Des Moines County. Although Sperry is unincorporated, it has a post office with the ZIP code of 52650, which opened on 5 February 1870. Its elevation is 751 feet (229 m), and it is located at (40.9569803, -91.1565365).

Funeral Etiquette: How to Pay a Condolence Visit When a family member or friend experiences a loss, it is common to pay them a visit to show your love and support. This meeting, often known as a condolence visit, is not a required part of the funeral process,... more »